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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.53, 488.99 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.53, 488.99 and 250.08 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.53 : 488.99 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.53/488.99 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.53x = 488.99 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.53x = 122,286.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,286.62/327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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